Lesson 23: Saving with Different File Names
Each time you save your work (or at least every 15 minutes), save your work under a different file name. For example, I saved drafts of my files for this manuscript like this:
MLA Tutorial 1.docx
MLA Tutorial 2.docx
MLA Tutorial 3.docx
There are two good reasons for saving your files in this manner.
- If a file crashes, you can always go back to your last draft.
- All your preliminary drafts can serve as evidence that you indeed did your own work, and you didn’t just plagiarize your paper.
If I suspect that you have plagiarized your paper, I may ask to see your preliminary drafts.
Check Your Understanding:
- Why is it important to save your file under a different name, each time you save your work?
Quiz: MLA 23